Thermite. Yes. No. ? - Page 2

divine · 20-02-2008, 15:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBelle

What??

what is it? why would you use it?

BB x

In very simple terms, it's aluminium powder and iron oxide powder (rust) that's all mixed together and ignited.

It creates an incredibly powerful chemical reaction and burns at around 2500C.

Brainiac messing around with it.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=WrCWLpRc1yM

BBx · 20-02-2008, 15:47

What is Feek trying to achieve with it?

What would you use it for?

Thanks!

BB x

divine · 20-02-2008, 15:49

Just for fun I expect. He's a boy, it's hot, melts stuff, goes on fire (sort of)... what other reason is needed?

It can be used for cutting metals and such, or in incendiary bombs in the military.

Goose · 20-02-2008, 15:51

It was used in WW2 to disable large guns silently. Light the fuse, chuck some in the breach, close it and the thermite would weld every together.

It's also good for burning through engine blocks.

PvtPyle · 20-02-2008, 15:52

Do it Feek! DOOOOOOOOOOO IIIIITTTT!

PvtPyle · 20-02-2008, 15:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goose

It was used in WW2 to disable large guns silently. Light the fuse, chuck some in the breach, close it and the thermite would weld every together.

It's also good for burning through engine blocks.

Thermite grenades

Fayshun · 20-02-2008, 15:53

Pics or no.

BBx · 20-02-2008, 15:56

I'm still confused...

Why would you have it? Where would you get it from?

Yes pics

BB x

Feek · 20-02-2008, 16:28

Conversation with the boss via MSN because we were talking about this in the car earlier this week..

Quote:

Feek says (15:09):
Afternoon
Listie says (15:10):
hi
Feek says (15:10):
I had a look on ebay last night.
Listie says (15:10):
and
Feek says (15:10):
There's a firm in Ipswich selling Aluminium powder, Iron oxide and magnesium strips....
Listie says (15:11):
NO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Feek says (15:11):
They even say on the item listing that it's ideal for thermite....
Listie says (15:11):
NONONONONONONONONONONO
Feek says (15:12):
but but but but but but but but but but but
Listie says (15:12):
NO
Feek says (15:12):
I'm not getting your meaning there, say what you mean, don't beat about the bush
Listie says (15:13):
NO!NO!NO!NO!NO!NO!NO!NO!NO!NO!NO!NO!NO!NO!NO!NO!NO !

Feek · 20-02-2008, 16:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBelle

I'm still confused...

Why would you have it? Where would you get it from?

Yes pics

BB x

It's easy enough to make, mix aluminium powder and iron oxide together and that's it, light the blue touch paper and retire.

As to why - Why not?

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20-02-2008, 15:49	#13
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	Just for fun I expect. He's a boy, it's hot, melts stuff, goes on fire (sort of)... what other reason is needed? It can be used for cutting metals and such, or in incendiary bombs in the military. __________________

20-02-2008, 15:51	#14
Goose The list is long, but distinguished Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Århus, Denmark Posts: 1,643	It was used in WW2 to disable large guns silently. Light the fuse, chuck some in the breach, close it and the thermite would weld every together. It's also good for burning through engine blocks. __________________

20-02-2008, 15:53	#17
Fayshun Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Adrift in the Orca Posts: 6,845	Pics or no. __________________ We must move forward not backward, upwards not forward, and always twirling, twirling, twirling...

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BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	What is Feek trying to achieve with it? What would you use it for? Thanks! BB x

20-02-2008, 15:52	#15
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20-02-2008, 15:56	#18
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	I'm still confused... Why would you have it? Where would you get it from? Yes pics BB x